Dr. Keerthan Ranga Nayak U

Dr Keerthan Ranga Nayak U is a Consultant in Orthopaedics in Mangaluru with 11 years of experience, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Attavar and serving as Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics at Kasturba Medical College.

He specialises in trauma surgery, hand and microsurgery, shoulder injuries, joint replacement, arthroscopic knee surgery, deformity correction, and geriatric bone health, and is the holder of a published patent on orthopaedic waste conversion technology in 2023.

He consults in English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Konkani, and Tulu.

Area of Expertise

Trauma and Fracture Surgery

Dr Keerthan Ranga Nayak manages patients with basic and complex musculoskeletal trauma using advanced surgical techniques:

• Complex fracture fixation
• Multi system trauma management
• Intertrochanteric fracture surgery
• PFN A2 fixation
• Geriatric fracture care

Hand and Microsurgery

Patients with intricate hand and upper limb conditions are treated by Dr Keerthan with precision microsurgical approaches:

• Hand trauma surgery
• Tendon sheath tumour management
• Microsurgical reconstruction
• Nerve catheter assisted postoperative analgesia
• Upper limb soft tissue repair

Shoulder and Sports Injuries

Dr Keerthan evaluates and manages shoulder and sports related injuries using both open and minimally invasive techniques:

• Rotator cuff repair
• Shoulder dislocation management
• Arthroscopic knee surgery
• Meniscal injury treatment
• Ligament reconstruction

Joint Replacement and Arthroscopy

Patients with degenerative joint disease are managed by Dr Keerthan with evidence based joint replacement and arthroscopic procedures:

• Hip replacement surgery
• Knee replacement surgery
• Arthroscopic knee procedures
• Minimally invasive discectomy
• Lumbar disc herniation surgery

Orthobiologics and Deformity Correction

Dr Keerthan integrates biological therapies and reconstructive techniques to enhance bone healing and structural correction:

• Orthobiologics therapy
• Deformity correction surgery
• Soft tissue reconstruction
• Osteoporosis management
• Geriatric orthopaedic care

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, K S Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore
• MS Orthopaedic Surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
• FAGE, Academy of General Education
• Registration: Karnataka Medical Council

Professional Memberships

• Canara Orthopaedic Society
• Indian Medical Association
• Indian Society for Surgery of the Hand
• Karnataka Orthopaedic Association
• Indian Orthopaedic Association

Awards and Recognition

• Published Patent on system and method for converting orthopaedic wastes into fertilisers and industrial products, 2023

Research and Publications

Dr Keerthan Ranga Nayak has authored multiple publications in national and international orthopaedic journals. Selected contributions include:

• Pressure injury knowledge assessment study, Journal of Tissue Viability, 2024
• Repair using cost effective suture anchor for upper limb surgeries, Journal of Orthopaedic Association of South Indian States, 2023
• Correlation between clinical examination, MRI and arthroscopy in meniscal injuries, Journal of Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery, 2024
• Comparative study of microdiscectomy and minimally invasive discectomy, Gazi Medical Journal, 2024
• Percutaneous nerve catheter technique in hand surgeries, Journal of Musculoskeletal Surgery and Research, 2023
• Modified suture anchor technique in orthopaedics, Journal of Hand Surgery Asian Pacific Volume, 2023

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliations

Dr Keerthan Ranga Nayak U currently consults at:

• Manipal Hospital, Attavar, Mangaluru

Academic Role

• Assistant Professor, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore

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